840 Hepburn-Newstead Road

Franklinford VIC 3461

Comprising of 3 sun filled bedrooms, 2 with BIR's, 3m high ceilings, a modern family bathroom with walk in shower. An enormous laundry, 2 toilets, plantation shutters on all windows, fully renovated, re-stumped, wired and plumbed. The stunning Art Deco Bungalow has been meticulously and sensitively restored and renovated, provides an abundance of natural light, extreme comfort and warmth, with all the features you would expect in a home of this calibre.
Outside you can relax on the west facing private porch, at the rear of the home there is room to grow with a large double garage/workshop that blends perfectly with the house. The garage with its double roller doors, power and slabbed flooring would be perfect to convert into another self-contained accommodation/cottage (STCA).

With a traditional white picket fence and surrounded by an established country garden with a quaint potting shed on your doorstep. There's an additional one acre of 150 fruit and nut tree orchard, low-maintenance cottage gardens, and a large Beatrix Potter-style fenced vegetable patch, this idyllic country haven could be your cosy permanent self-sustainable forever home. With over 16acres of rich red volcanic soil, the property provides the perfect opportunity for small scale regenerative farming or raising specialty livestock.

There are 3 large existing fenced paddocks with new stock proof boundary fencing, rainwater tanks, a large bore for endless irrigation that offers pure drinking water. Due to the proximity to a Telstra exchange, the property has access to extremely fast and reliable internet. Enjoy the 360-degree views of Mount Franklin, Mount Alexander, views of Yandoit towards the Pyrenees Mountains and the lights of Daylesford and beyond.

There is also an opportunity to potentially purchase another 5.2 acres of land connected to this property, on application.

With an enviable rural lifestyle that today is becoming more in demand and challenging to secure, this residence retains the convenience of its proximity to Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Guildford and Castlemaine, all within 5-20 minutes.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to secure this unique home or investment in one of the most in-demand regions in Australia. The area has an abundance of community facilities, bespoke shops, award-winning cafes, wineries, and spectacular restaurants. Perfect!

An inspection of this property will not disappoint, please contact Gary Cooke on 0409 003356 or garycooke@jelliscraig.com.au to arrange an inspection.

Features include:
* Fully renovated 1930's Art Deco Californian Bungalow
* 3 Sun filled bedrooms
* 3m high ceilings
* NZ Kauri timber floorboards
* Modern kitchen and appliances
* Induction cooktop and electric oven
* Classis solid fuel Everhot Deluxe combustion stove.
* Large connecting living room and dining room
* Two wood combustion fires
* Modern family bathroom
* Large traditional garage, double roller doors, slabbed and power
* Rich red volcanic soil
* Large bore (pure water), 2 rainwater tanks
* 3 Fully fenced paddocks
* New stock proof boundary fencing
* Established gardens and fruit trees
* High speed and reliable ADSL2+ internet connection
* Within 5-20 minutes to Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Castlemaine & Guildford
* (Opportunity to purchase another 5.2 acres of titled land)

Land size: 16.7acres (approx. 68,207sqm) on title plus 6.5 acres of leased crown land